Radio Technician III - Fleet

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Free medical clinic access

Virtual visits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement matching

Job summary

The City of Pasadena seeks a Radio Technician III to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair communications and electronic equipment in City and emergency vehicles. Responsibilities include two-way radio systems, emergency lighting and sirens, radar systems, mobile video cameras, antennas, and related components.

You will maintain records, inventories, programming databases, and preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring safety and adherence to specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.
• Preferred: 3–5 years installing, programming, maintaining, and repairing two-way radio systems in public safety or fleet environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair two-way radio systems and related equipment in City and emergency vehicles.
• Configure radio antennas, wiring, connections, and components.
• Program and maintain Motorola two-way radios using programming software.
• Maintain radio databases, inventories, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure safety and compliance with manufacturer specifications and City requirements.

Skills

Two-way radio systems

Electronic equipment maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics with testing equipment

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training in electronics/communications

Tools

Motorola programming software

Multimeters

Soldering equipment

Antenna crimping tools

Drills

Job description

Duties

The Radio Technician III performs skilled technical work installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing communication and electronic equipment in City and emergency vehicles. Responsibilities include two-way radio systems, emergency lighting and sirens, radar systems, mobile video/camera systems, antennas, and related equipment. Maintains accurate equipment records, inventories, programming databases, and preventive maintenance schedules.

Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mobile, portable, and fixed-base two-way radio systems and related equipment. Install and properly configure radio antennas, wiring, connections, and related components. Program and maintain Motorola two-way radios and associated subscriber information using applicable programming software. Maintain radio databases, subscriber fleet inventories, and accurate records of equipment and system components. Maintain and support the City's public safety radio systems and related communication equipment. Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on radio and electronic systems. Install, maintain, and repair 12-volt mobile video and camera systems in police patrol units. Install, remove, troubleshoot, and maintain moving radar systems in police patrol units. Install, troubleshoot, and repair emergency vehicle lighting, sirens, and related electrical components. Install and maintain computer docking stations and other vehicle-mounted electronic equipment. Use appropriate diagnostic and testing equipment, including multimeters, soldering equipment, antenna crimping tools, drills, and other specialized tools. Maintain accurate preventive maintenance schedules, service records, equipment documentation, and inventory records. Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with applicable manufacturer specifications and City requirements. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area. Maintains all required licenses, certifications, and professional credentials. Works the assigned schedule and complies with City attendance and timekeeping policies. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and one to two years of directly related work experience; or one year of technical training or education in electronics, communications, automotive electrical systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record. PREFERRED: Three to five years of experience installing, programming, maintaining, and repairing two-way radio systems, preferably in public safety or fleet environments.

Benefits

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years of service - four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service - five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up - six weeks of vacation per year.